Jr. Staff Accountant

Versant Health, Inc.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and paid vision

Paid time off and company holidays

Retirement savings with employer match

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Versant Health is seeking a Junior Staff Accountant to support the operations finances team in maintaining accurate financial records and performing routine data analysis. The role is onsite at Newtown Square, PA, five days per week.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of accounting experience, strong Excel skills (including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables), and familiarity with ERP systems such as NetSuite or Dayforce. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting is preferred, with CPA/candidate status a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required or preferred.
• 1–3 years of accounting or related experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis.
• Experience with account reconciliations and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Reconcile bank, credit card, and balance sheet accounts.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities.
• Prepare recurring financial reports and management reporting packages.
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies and variances.

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

Accounting principles

Month-end close

Education

Bachelor's Degree

CPA preferred

Tools

NetSuite

Dayforce

Microsoft 365

General ERP systems

Job description

Posted Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Junior Staff Accountant

Junior Staff Accountant

Who are we?

Versant Health is one of the nation's leading administrators of managed vision care, serving over 35 million of our clients' members across the United States. Our purpose is to make healthy vision a reality for everyone by improving access to care and education in the communities we serve. Fueled by our mission to improve members' lives with easy-to-use vision solutions rooted in choice value, and care, we believe that everyone has the power to become anything they set their sights on.

See how you can make a difference with the support of strong leadership and a team environment.

Versant Health: Making Healthy Vision a Reality for Everyone

What are we looking for?

The Junior Staff Accountant supports the operations finances department in maintaining accurate financial records, preparing statements, and analyzing routine data. This role requires basic transactional tracking and high-level financial analysis, direct exposure to the operations month-end close process and be expected to identify data variances. This role is located onsite, five days a week in Newtown Square, PA.

Where you will have an impact

• Maintain accurate and complete accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit card accounts, and balance sheet accounts.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities.
• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules.
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies and account variances.
• Prepare and post journal entries to the general ledger.
• Prepare recurring financial reports and management reporting packages.
• Review accounting data and payroll-related reports for accuracy and completeness prior to submission.
• Processes accurate financial employee-related reporting data.
• Assist with financial statement preparation and supporting schedules.
• Compile, validate, and distribute departmental and operational reports.
• Ensure reporting deadlines are met while maintaining data accuracy.

Data Analysis & Operational Auditing

• Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Perform data audits to verify the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of accounting and operational information.
• Conduct variance analysis comparing actual results to budgets, forecasts, and prior periods.
• Investigate and explain significant data variances and reporting discrepancies.
• Review large data sets to identify inconsistencies, errors, or unusual transactions.
• Partner with operational teams to improve financial controls and reporting accuracy.

Audit & Compliance

• Assist with internal and external audit preparation.
• Gather, organize, and maintain audit documentation and supporting schedules.
• Participate in testing and documentation of internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to accounting controls and processes.

What’s necessary to do the job?

Experience, Education, and Certifications/Licenses :

• Education
• Bachelor's Degree
• Required
• 1 – 3 years’ work experience or a combination of education & work experience; Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred.
• Experience
• 1 Year
• Required
• Required Experience:
• 1-3 years of accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, finance, or related experience.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting processes.
• Experience in performing account reconciliations and reviewing financial transactions.
• Experience analyzing data and identifying discrepancies, trends, and variances.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including: VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, data validation, formula creation and troubleshooting, cell formatting and organization, sorting, filtering, and data cleansing. Experience working with large data sets and performing data analysis.
• Preferred Experience:
• Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, Dayforce, Microsoft 365, or similar platforms.
• Experience with financial statement preparation and month-end close processes.
• Knowledge of internal controls and audit procedures.
• Experience working with large datasets and data validation processes.

Licenses and Certifications

• CPA
• Preferred
• Coursework or certifications in accounting, auditing, payroll, or financial analysis.
• CPA candidate status or progress toward professional accounting certification preferred.

HIPAA & Security Requirements

All Associates must comply with the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as it pertains to disclosures of protected health information (PHI) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and HIPAA Privacy Policies and Procedures. As a component of job roles and responsibilities, Associates may have access to covered information, cardholder data or other confidential customer information which must be protected at all times. As a result, Associates must explicitly adhere to all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Privacy & Security Training Program.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package designed to support your health, financial well‑being, and work‑life balance. Benefits include medical, dental, and paid vision coverage; paid time off and company holidays; retirement savings with employer contribution; employee wellness resources; and professional development opportunities. Additional benefits may include flexible work arrangements, employee assistance programs, and other programs that support you both at work and beyond.

This role is compensated on an salary basis. The expected salary range for this position is $60,000.00 – $65,000.00, based on factors such as experience, skills, and role requirements.

Versant Health will never request money from candidates who seek employment with us and will never ask for any payment as part of the recruitment process.

Versant Healthis a proud Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff…

Our purpose is to make healthy vision a reality for everyone by improving access to care and education in the communities we serve. Fueled by our mission to improve members’ lives with easy-to-use vision solutions rooted in choice, value, and care, Versant Health believes that everyone has the power to become anything they set their sights on.

Our team is guided by core Leadership Principles—Perspective, Care, Drive, and Ownership which shape how we work, lead, and grow together.

Our Management Team is committed to fostering a strong and supportive culture, cultivating a thriving work environment, providing clear direction, optimizing resources, enabling innovative solutions, and driving meaningful results.